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University's Travel & Expense Policy updates effective 1/1/2016

Effective January 1, 2016, there were two changes of note to the University’s Travel & Expense Policy:

The University has adopted the IRS Receipt threshold of $75 for items placed on a University Travel Card (including Meeting Cards)

Receipts are no longer required…

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Sign-up for Global Entry and save time

If you’ve ever wanted to bypass the long lines at customs and border control, here’s your chance.

On September 23rd and 24th, travelND, program managed by Procurement Services, and Anthony Travel will be hosting the Department of Homeland Security to hold interviews for…

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Enhancement to FOAPAL Fields in Concur Travel

Effective June 26, 2015, new fields have been implemented in Concur Travel when charging air reservations to a FOAPAL.  During the booking process in Concur, users will see separate fields for each part of the FOAPAL. This will make the data entry easier for users and reduce errors.  A screenshot…

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Full trip documentation requirement

Occasionally travelers submit business trip expense reports claiming only hotel, local transportation, meals, and/or incidentals at a distant location.  These expense reports raise many questions, including the method of transportation to/from the destination (perhaps commercial airfare) and the underlying…

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FY2015 Year-End Schedule

In order to ensure a smooth transition to the new fiscal year, please plan and prepare your expense reports. Expense Reports must be submitted and approved by 5pm on July 2nd for processing in FY2015. Please review

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Charter Buses and Minicoaches Drop Off - O'Hare

Effective May 1, 2015, any faculty, staff or student taking charter buses and minicoaches to O’Hare airport will be dropped off at the “O’Hare Bus Shuttle Center” which is across from the O’Hare Hilton Hotel. Guests will need to walk to their terminals.

For buses and minicoaches picking up…

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Change to Expense Approval Workflow

There has been a minor change to the expense report workflow process. Individuals will no longer see "2nd Manager Approval" box in the approval workflow process.

If an individual does not have default approver(s) set in their profile, as ususal, the approval workflow dialog box will appear…

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Welcome Travel Program Manager Jason Sportsman

Jason Sportsman joined Procurement Services on February 23, 2015 in the role of the Travel Program Manager. Jason comes to us from Hilton Worldwide where he was their Travel Manager managing a global program. He has been with Hilton for the last 5 years. Prior to Hilton, Jason was working in a procurement…

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National Car and Enterprise Car Rental Contracts

Effective Jan 1, 2015, the University has renewed the car rental contract with National and Enterprise. Under this new agreement, Notre Dame travelers can benefit from reduced car rental rates. The contract continues to offer rental advantages for travelers under 25 years of age.

More information…

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Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia added to Delta Contract

The University has amended its contract with Delta Air Lines to include Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia. This will allow travelers to take advantage of a discount range of 2% to 18% for the two airlines. The discount varies by booking class and itinerary and is available when the flights are…

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